Read more Riley’s Ramblings ➡️ In Riley’s own words A fan was wondering about my dog Tucker (The Last Ride and Courageous Love). She wanted to know if he was a border collie. The answer to that is yes, but the breed was not recognized as such until the early 1900s (after Tucker had passedContinue reading “Riley’s Dog Tucker”
Author Archives: Susan K. Marlow
4-Final Steps
Begin with 1-The Journey Begins >> What a journey! My book is almost a reality. The cover has been designed, the proof pages have been edited and returned to the publisher, and they are nearly ready to send it to the printer. Just a few more things remain. 12. A back cover text must beContinue reading “4-Final Steps”
Books 5 & 6 Released (&) Winners
Enjoy more Photo Fridays in Andi’s Attic >> The Circle C Milestones books are here. They are beautiful and Mrs. M is so excited! Yosemite at Last: And Other Tales from Memory Creek Ranch is 271 pages and includes fifteen stories. Stranger in the Glade: And More Tales from Memory Creek Ranch is 263 pages,Continue reading “Books 5 & 6 Released (&) Winners”
Good-by, Fort Alcatraz!
Read more of Riley’s Ramblings ➡️ Fort Alcatraz, early February 1877 God answered my prayer to get us off this island in San Francisco Bay. I’ve been praying extra hard ever since Tom Malloy tricked me into playing hide-and-go-seek in the prison cell blocks a couple of weeks ago. Can a fella get any dumber?Continue reading “Good-by, Fort Alcatraz!”
Be Careful What You Wish For
Read more Just for Fun Posts in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M wrote this story just for fun years ago. It is the true story of my adventure on a wild-like horse. So, set your time machine back to the mid-1980s and have a good laugh. It was not funny at the time. Oh no,Continue reading “Be Careful What You Wish For”
3-The Publishing Maze
Read more Let’s Write publishing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Start with 1-The Journey Begins >> No more past memories. No more hand-copied books! The publisher wants to see your story! Hurrah! Well, maybe not. Enter the Maze 7. First of all, the editor does not want to see your entire story. Why not? This is why,Continue reading “3-The Publishing Maze”
Circle C Word Search
Read more Just for Fun posts in Andi’s Attic >> Somebody asked for crosswords, puzzles, and word searches just for fun. I think that’s a great idea. Here is a fun Circle C word search on taking care of my horse, Taffy. (Notice her four white socks and the white blaze on her nose.) ToContinue reading “Circle C Word Search”
Memory Creek Names
Read more Author Trivia in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M thought it would be fun to show you how she came up with the name for Andi and Riley’s ranch. About four or five years ago (2017), when I was thinking about compiling some short stories in a book (which became Tales from Memory CreekContinue reading “Memory Creek Names”
The Fresno Flood
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Andi’s Journal February 1887 Just when I feel like complaining about the rain, rain, rain, I bite my tongue. After all, Riley and I are pretty safe from flooding up here on Memory Creek ranch. It’s the folks in town, at the receiving end of the downpourContinue reading “The Fresno Flood”
2-Now What?
Read more Let’s Write publishing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Start with 1-The Journey Begins >> All righty! You have bitten the bullet, listened to your editor/reader, taken his or her advice, and polished your manuscript until it sparkles. Your mother thinks it’s the most wonderful creation since the original six days; even your brotherContinue reading “2-Now What?”
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